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BeyondGeography

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4. He is a not unserious principled asshole

Reply to Pototan (Original post)

Fri Aug 22, 2025, 08:57 AM

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He’s right on Ukraine, which I appreciate.

He has red lines that prevent him from being a total suck up to power.

He also has a sense of humor.

He’s also a lot of other things. I’m not about to cuddle up to him but these times have taught me to recognize people on the other side who are less than completely unbearable.

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Always has been. Iggo Sunday #26

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I hope that Pototan Sunday #28

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